The company hired a gun to win the legal battle.
hired gun
idiomA person who is employed to advance the interests of their employer, especially in a vigorous manner using such methods as political lobbying, legal advocacy, or persuasion.
The politician brought in a hired gun to manage his public image and attack his opponent's record during the campaign.
The corporation deployed a seasoned hired gun to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure the merger proceeded without further legislative interference.
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big gun
A person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.
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eat one's gun
To commit suicide, especially by use of a firearm discharged into the victim's mouth.
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fire the starting gun
To launch or trigger an event or situation.
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give it the gun
To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
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gun jumping
An act or instance of jumping the gun.
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hired muscle
Person who is hired or asked to perform tasks or duties requiring physical strength.
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jump the gun
To act or begin too soon or without due caution.
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put a gun to someone's head
To compel someone (to do something); to create a situation in which someone has no alternative course of action.